Cervical Region: C7

Question 1

What surfaces are present on the superior epiphyseal rim of the vertebral body of C7?

Answer 1

Anterior groove, posterior groove, right and left uncinate processes

Question 2

What is the appearance of the inferior surface of the vertebral body of C7?

Answer 2

Typically flat, lacking anterior and posterior lips characteristics of the typical cervicals

Question 3

What are the osseous parts of the transverse process of C7?

Answer 3

Costal element, anterior tubercle, costotransverse bar, posterior tubercle, true transverse process

Question 4

What are the features of the spinous process of C7?

Answer 4

Long, horizontal, non bifid